An MTV spokesperson is denying claims by several outlets today that MTV plans to recast Jersey Shore after season 5 to cut down on costs.

An anonymous "source" told US Weekly, "After this group comes back from Italy and shoots Season 5 this summer,
that will be the end for them." With Snooki, the Situation and their gang each making a
reported $100,000 per episode, the source says the new stars will be "a
lot cheaper."

While there's no doubt a new cast would be cheaper, a nameless net spokesperson tells The Hollywood Reporter, "We love the present cast, and their summer adventures have just begun. We currently have no plans to recast the show."